astronomy

Science Workshop: Astronomy with telescopes. Instructor: Chris Johnson from the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Douglas chapter.
Come learn how to use a telescope. What can you learn from them? How can I tell what I'm seeing? A great family workshop. Call for reservations today. Space is limited. Free with admission $3child/$5adult/$4seniors

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org
http://www.cmnn.org/

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Washoe Lake State Park is hosting a summer stargaze August 27, 2011.
Astronomy experts Adam Kremers and Jay Lawson will lead participants in an evening of star and planet gazing through high powered telescopes. A light jacket is recommended as late summer evenings can be cool.
The public is invited to attend.
Call: 775-687-4319 for more information.
WHAT: Summer Stargaze

By Mike Wolterbeek
RENO, Nev. – A new era of stargazing is beginning in Northern Nevada with the completion of the MacLean Observatory astronomy complex at the Redfield Campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.

“The gift of the MacLean telescope and dome in 2008 set a series of events in motion that has enabled us to build the complex and expand astronomy programs for the university, the community and for K-12 students,” Jeff Thompson, dean of the College of Science, said.

The UC Davis’s Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in partnership with the Tahoe Expedition Academy (TEA) will host the sixth annual Science Expo on March 16.

The fair features interactive experiments and demonstrations for children from the third to sixth grade, ages 8 to 12 and their families. The event is free and will run from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village. Ice cream will be provided by Susie Scoops of Incline Village and UC Davis TERC.